Apps updates roundup: Basemark, Nokia MixRadio and HERE Maps data.
The cross-platform benchmarking app from Rightware, Basemark OS II for Windows Phone has just been updated. The latest version brings unification in the menu structure across all platforms, which may not be liked by everyone. The other change is mentioned as improvement in Powerboard...
Q4 (YoY) growth figures for Windows Phone: Canalys says 69% & ABI research 104%.
Two research houses Canalys and ABI research have come up with their numbers and percentage growth figures for Q4 2013 and both the reports have some good news for Windows Phone platform. Both put it as the fastest growing platform on a Year-on-Year basis,...
Halo: Spartan Assault comes to Xbox 360 with a trial game.
Great news for those waiting for Halo: Spartan Assault to hit their Xbox 360 consoles! It has finally arrived and can be now bought for $14.99 form the store. A trial is also available and the game download size is 2.18 GB. The trial...
Nokia Lumia 1320 camera review & sample pictures gallery.
We got opportunity to play with Lumia 1320 and we have already posted some videos: unboxing and first impressions, inserting sim, setup tutorials etc. We are also reviewing its camera separately as we know how important a factor camera has become for a smartphone...
Screenshot of Windows Phone 8.1 separate volume control leaks.
Well, one feature ( I would never like to call it a feature though ) which is a surprise miss from Windows Phone, is the ability to control volume for various functions and apps separately. In almost all of my reviews and rants, I...
Leaked Windows 8.1 update 1 screenshots reveal minimize & close button for Metro apps. Boots straight to desktop.
Latest screenshot leak reveal many details about upcoming Windows 8.1 update1 which may see a preview during Build 2014. Ability to minimize and close metro apps. As you can see in the above screenshot, the black bar on the top called "PC settings" has all...
Satya Nadella may be the next Microsoft CEO! Claim two reports.
Two reports claim that Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s enterprise and cloud chief may be its next CEO. One report from Kara Swisher, claims him to be the likeliest candidate with two other candidates Stephen Elop and Tony Bates now seem further behind in this CEO...
Beats Music finally comes to Windows Phone store.
Beats Music has finally come to Windows Phone store. It was supposed to be out last Friday but better late than never! You can download it by clicking here. Beats Music is a subscription service for $9.99 a month. It’s free for 7 days....
Lumia Black update rolling to Lumia 520 & Lumia 720. Brings double tap to wake up.
Lumia Black update has started rolling out to Lumia 520Â and Lumia 720 today and at this rate availability for Lumia 620 may also not be far away. Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 were the first ones to receive Lumia Black update. Lumia 820,...
Release dates of Windows Phone 8.1 tipped by many sources!!
Nawzil, the popular ex-MSian has tipped the release dates of Windows Phone 8.1 update and keeping in mind, similar time frame from other and our own sources, these look good. According to him, Release to Manufacturers: March
Release to Developers: April
Release to Users: May
According to well-known...
Lumia 1520 Viisi (1520 mini) to run on Snapdragon 800. May have a 5-inch screen.
We informed that a different Lumia 1520 mini aka Lumia 1520 Viisi image was leaked by a new leakster MiLeaks and now WPBar, the original blog which posted first Lumia 1520V images has striked back with screenshot from the device. The screenshot confirms Lumia...
Windows Phone 8.1 leaks: Cortana in action & HERE Maps (videos), Games Hub.
Please take it with bowl-full of salt!! A newly minted leakster account on Twitter, WPleaker has posted two videos which show Cortana in action and HERE Maps UI on a Lumia 925. Another posted image reveals Windows Phone 8.1 Games Hub. Watch the videos...
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